<a href="http://www.bangarchitectes.fr/">Bang Architects</a> has successfully converted a dilapidated, vandalized former peanut factory into an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/hao-architects-win-coleman-oval-skate-park-redesign/">awesome skatepark</a> wrapped in bright orange mesh. Called ZAP’ ADOS, this new gathering space gives youth who live in and around Calais, France's somewhat bleak urban landscape something to be excited about without generating a heavy carbon footprint. Originally constructed out of precast concrete panels that permitted not one ounce of light, the park is now flooded with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_light">daylight</a> and finished off with natural materials.

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

The ZAP' ADOS skate park in France is part of a major urban renewal project

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

Located in a bleak industrial area, the building completely brightens up Calais

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

The orange mesh serves multiple functions

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

The skin controls sunlight and allows spectators to see the skatepark inside

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

Two sides of the former peanut factory's concrete walls were busted out and replaced with glazing

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

This intervention allows plenty of natural light to permeate the interior

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

The ceilings have been replaced with melamine baffles

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

The skate joinery is constructed out of Finnish Birch plywood

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

The new skatepark is located along a canal in St. Pierre

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

A long passageway has been provided for spectators

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

The exterior skin prevents vandalism

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

Everything is so beautifully lit and uplifting, compared to the dilapidated building that stood here previously

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

This is a fantastic example of adaptive reuse and urban renewal. We love it!

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Skatepark by Bang Architects

Bang Architects has successfully converted a dilapidated, vandalized former peanut factory into an awesome skatepark wrapped in bright orange mesh. Called ZAP’ ADOS, this new gathering space gives youth who live in and around Calais, France's somewhat bleak urban landscape something to be excited about without generating a heavy carbon footprint. Originally constructed out of precast concrete panels that permitted not one ounce of light, the park is now flooded with daylight and finished off with natural materials.